Dhanush
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Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, director and playback singer acclaimed for his versatility. He made his debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) and earned early recognition through Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Pudhupettai (2006). His performance in Aadukalam (2011) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor, marking a major milestone in his career. Dhanush gained wider popularity in Hindi cinema with Raanjhanaa (2013) and continued to balance commercial and critically acclaimed films such as Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Vada Chennai (2018), Asuran (2019), and Thiruchitrambalam (2022). He made his Hollywood debut with The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) and his directorial debut with Pa Paandi (2017), showcasing his range as a filmmaker. He achieved an important milestone in the history of Indian cinema, acting in The Gray Man (2022) alongside Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, under the Russo brothers' directorial.
Known for
Credits
The Gray Man (2022)
as Avik San
Kara (2026)
as Karasaami
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018)
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Kuberaa (2025)
as Deva Kalam
Untitled Dhanush - PS Mithran Film (—)
Actor
Kutty (2010)
as Kutty
Ethir Neechal (2013)
as Self - Dancer
Maryan (2013)
as Mariyaan
Vada Chennai (2018)
as Anbu
Idli Kadai (2025)
as Murugan
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood (2026)
as Chezhiyan / Thirukumaran
Tere Ishk Mein (2025)
as Shankar Gurrukkal
Captain Miller (2024)
as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
Vai Raja Vai (2015)
as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
as Thiruchitrambalam
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007)
as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
Dreams (2004)
as Shakti
Maari 2 (2018)
as Maariyappan aka Maari
Maaran (2022)
as Mathimaaran
Jagame Thandhiram (2021)
as Suruli
Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
as Vasu
Asuran (2019)
as Sivasaamy
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan (2004)
as Saravanan
Atrangi Re (2021)
as Vishu
Karnan (2021)
as Karnan
Sullan (2004)
as Subramani
Raanjhanaa (2013)
as Kundan
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006)
as Thirukumaran 'Thiru'
Naiyaandi (2013)
as Chinna Vandu
Vaathi (2023)
as Balamurugan
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013)
as Self
3 (2012)
as Ram
Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014)
as Raghuvaran
Raayan (2024)
as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
Kalam: The Missile Man of India (—)
as Kalam
Pattas (2020)
as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017)
as Raghuvaran
Shamitabh (2015)
as Danish
Kodi (2016)
as Kodi & Anbu
Thodari (2016)
as Poochiappan
Polladhavan (2007)
as Prabhu
Mayakkam Enna (2011)
as Karthik Swaminathan
D56 (—)
Actor
Maari (2015)
as Maari
Uthama Puthiran (2010)
as Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019)
as Raghu
Naane Varuvean (2022)
as Prabhu/Kadhir
Thamizh Murugan (—)
as Murugan
Pagida Kali (2026)
Actor
Venghai (2011)
as Selvam
Aadukalam (2011)
as K. P. Karuppu
Mappillai (2011)
as Saravanan
Anegan (2015)
as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Pudhupettai (2006)
as 'Kokki' Kumar
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi (—)
as Anbu
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film (—)
Actor
Kadhal Konden (2003)
as Vinod
Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002)
as Mahesh
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005)
as Srinivasan
Devathayai Kanden (2005)
as Babu
Pudhupettai 2 (—)
Actor
Untitled Dhanush - 7 Screens Film (—)
Actor
Thangamagan (2015)
as Thamizh Vijayraghavan
Padikathavan (2009)
as Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
Seedan (2011)
as Saravanan
Untitled P. S. Mithran - Bhansali Film (—)
Actor
Thiruda Thirudi (2003)
as Vasu
Pa Paandi (2017)
as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Velpari (—)
as Velpari
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film (—)
Actor
Aayirathil Oruvan 2 (—)
Actor
Ilaiyaraaja (—)
as Ilaiyaraaja
Honest Raj (—)
Actor
Untitled Dhanush - Siva Film (—)
Actor